STURTEVANT, Wis. — President Joe Biden during his remarks at Gateway Technical College focused on the return of manufacturing to Southeast Wisconsin, the state in general, and the greater-Racine area, in particular. A full house gathered to hear President Joe Biden speak about the expansive Microsoft datacenter project in Mount Pleasant, Wis. during an Investing […]
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Microsoft to invest $3.3 billion in Southeast Wisconsin
MOUNT PLEASANT — When President Joe Biden visits Sturtevant today, May 8, he will help Microsoft announce a total investment in Mount Pleasant and the State of Wisconsin worth some $3.3 billion. Work continues on the Microsoft data center campus being built in Mount Pleasant, Wis. on Monday, May 6, 2024. President Biden will be […]
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President Biden visiting Racine to announce Microsoft expansion in Mount Pleasant on May 8
MOUNT PLEASANT — President Joe Biden will be in Racine on Wednesday, May 8, to help announce the expansion of Microsoft’s planned server farm in Mount Pleasant. Microsoft President Brad Smith was in the area last week and met with individuals from the private and public sectors, including educators and local officials, a story from […]
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South Hills rezoning approved unanimously, makes way for Ashley Capital to develop TID 4
CALEDONIA, Wis. — The Caledonia Planning Commission unanimously approved rezoning 223 acres, including the former South Hills Country Club, two residential lots and farm fields within the boundaries of tax incremental financing district #4, from parkland to heavy manufacturing during their Monday, April 29 meeting. This morning will make way for a large commercial development […]
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Rezoning South Hills Country Club for development headed to Caledonia Plan Commission
CALEDONIA, WI — Members of the Caledonia Plan Commission on Monday, April 29, will vote on whether to rezone the acres comprising the former South Hills Country Club to make way for a manufacturing/warehouse development. Currently, approximately 221 acres are designed as parkland. If approved, the area would be designed for heavy manufacturing. South Hills […]
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Eli Lilly’s acquisition of Nexus facility marks a new era for Pleasant Prairie’s pharmaceutical landscape
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Eli Lilly and Company has acquired a state-of-the-art injectable medicine manufacturing facility from Nexus Pharmaceuticals LLC. The acquisition of this FDA-approved facility in Pleasant Prairie further expands Lilly’s global parenteral injectable product manufacturing network and supports increased demand for the company’s medicines. Edgardo Hernandez, Executive Vice President and President of Lilly […]
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Village of Caledonia Tax Incremental District No. 6 fails to win approval
CALEDONIA, Wis. — The Village Board of Caledonia did not approve the creation of Tax Incremental Financing District No. 6 (TIF No. 6) at the board meeting on Tuesday, April 9. Ultimately, the vote was tie with Caledonia Village President Tom Weatherston and Trustees Dale Stillman and Michael Lambrecht voting in the affirmative for the […]
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New restaurant proposed for Uptown in location of former Corner House
RACINE — It has been nearly four years since the Corner House supper club in Uptown moved to a new location downtown. A woman with a vision for opening her own restaurant, after years of working in restaurants owned by her family, has come forward with a plan for opening a Harold’s Chicken and Ice […]
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Johnson Financial Group announces new public sector banking, leadership
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Johnson Financial Group has appointed Peter Speca as senior vice president of public sector banking, effective immediately, the company announced from its Milwaukee headquarters. Peter Speca Speca, with more than a quarter-century in the financial industry, steps into a pivotal role at Johnson, overseeing the creation and development of the public sector […]
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Tech-Prize event promises to enlighten entrepreneurs on hiring strategies on April 17
RACINE, Wis. — Southeastern Wisconsin’s burgeoning entrepreneurial community is poised for another enriching gathering. The Founders Night Out event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, at the Racine Public Library’s Innovation Lab. Hosted by Tech-Prize in collaboration with Founders Institute, Racine Public Library and Insperity, the event addresses a critical aspect of business growth: effective […]
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Breaking: Hometown Pharmacy closes; prescriptions transferred to Walgreens
RACINE — Hometown Pharmacy, 3900 Erie St., was closed by its corporate office on short notice. It’s approximately two miles between pharmacies. – Prescriptions were transferred to Walgreens, 5005 Douglas Ave., at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Four Mile Road. Customers may have prescriptions transferred to any pharmacy they choose by requesting the pharmacy […]
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CNH, Zoomlion reduce their workforce; over 3K Wisconsin layoffs in first quarter
RACINE COUNTY — Some employees of the county’s two major manufacturers lost their jobs last week after CNH Industrial and Zoomlion, in Yorkville, announced restructuring plans that included reductions to the workforce. CNH Industrial CNH Industrial confirmed the workforce reduction Monday but did not say how many members of their workforce received notice they were […]
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The Inclusive Bean officially opens for business
RACINE — A spring snowstorm did not dampen the spirits of those who gathered to celebrate Racine’s newest coffee shop, The Inclusive Bean, on Friday morning. The snow came down as Racine Mayor Cory Mason addressed those on hand for the official ribbon cutting ceremony for The Inclusive Bean, located at 2200 Northwestern Ave., within […]
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George’s Encore hits the ground running Saturday with all-day grand opening
A cornerstone business in downtown Racine for more than 70 years is back – with a new name and new ownership. And it wasn’t really gone all that long. George’s Tavern, 1201 N. Main St., known as “George’s” to its longtime regulars, will officially kickoff a new era with a grand opening tomorrow as “George’s […]
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Donation box recovered for Union Grove’s Baking Bird bakery; owner looks at the silver lining
UNION GROVE — The theft of a donation box for cancer charities last week, that sits in the Baking Bird bakery in Union Grove, has owners Chris and Melissa (Bird) Poeschel reeling. The popular bakery and coffee shop at 1013 Main St. has become a community hot spot since opening in June 2022. When security […]